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SfL drives career path
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SKILLS FOR Logistics (SfL) says it is addressing the haulage industry's driver shortage by developing and implementing a "coherent career path" for drivers and operators which will make the industry more attractive.
The Sector Skills Council for the freight industry is working on what it describes as a "pioneering skills stairway", creating a skills passport for everyone working in freight logistics. SfL says it will provide drivers with a clearer idea of how they can develop, allowing them to train to become supervisors, managers or directors in any area of logistics. Dr Mick Jackson, SfL director of skills development, says key to the plan's success is establishing a "common language" between employers, employees, government and training providers It has run a number of workshops and will carry out further consultations with the industry in order to thrash out a framework that is flexible enough to be applied anywhere.
"No-one wants to work in this industry, "says Jackson. "We don't have a clear career path. I honestly don't think it's worth trying to put effort into recruiting if you are not putting effort into retention.
• More on Sfl's plans next issue